Proxy operations6 min read
Rotation is best for distributed collection
Rotating sessions are helpful when each request can stand alone. They spread traffic across available exit IPs and reduce reliance on a single session.
This pattern is common for monitoring, crawling public pages, and broad data collection tasks.
Sticky sessions are best for continuity
Sticky sessions are useful when a workflow needs continuity across multiple requests, such as navigating a multi-step public flow or keeping region-specific context stable.
The tradeoff is that long sessions need sensible limits, monitoring, and rotation options.
Use the smallest session scope that works
Choose rotation by default when possible. Use sticky sessions only when the workflow needs continuity.
This keeps proxy usage cleaner, easier to debug, and easier to scale.